Tourism in Somaliland
Tourism in Somaliland is a small but growing industry. The Government of Somaliland has plans to develop it further and views it as an industry with potential for significant growth.[1] The Laas Gaal cave paintings have been cited as a potential attraction for tourists.[2] Some tourists also visit for wildlife tourism. Other attractions include nearby islands and offshore reefs. Some towns in Somaliland feature buildings that were constructed while the area was part of British Somaliland.[1]
Somaliland has an official Ministry of Tourism that oversees foreign tourists who visit. Somaliland's safety and prosperity relative to neighboring regions has allowed a tourism industry to develop. However, Somaliland's lack of international recognition has hindered the development the industry.[1][3]
References
- ^ a b c Melik, James (15 March 2009). "Riches of Somaliland remain untapped". BBC. Retrieved 24 April 2011.
- ^ Allsop, Laura (5 February 2011). "'First-aid' needed for 5,000-year-old Somali cave paintings". CNN.com. Retrieved 24 April 2011.
- ^ Reeve, Simon (5 May 2005). "Somaliland's missing identity". BBC. Retrieved 24 April 2011.